Integrative Biology
The Department of Integrative Biology (IB) is part of the School of Life Sciences and receives support for its academic program from the College of Science. In addition to the faculty’s activities in research and service, it has teaching responsibilities in the graduate Integrative Biology major, as well as the undergraduate Biology and Zoology majors and Biology minor. Biology and Zoology courses are also part of the education of most undergraduate majors at Oregon State University (OSU).
Undergraduate Degrees
IB offers undergraduate BS degrees in Biology and Zoology. The Biology major is offered at the Corvallis and Cascades campuses. The major was created for students who wish to obtain broad, interdisciplinary training in the biological sciences. Biology is a common destination for students interested in health professions and provides excellent training for graduate programs in the life sciences. It also offers undergraduate options in Ecology, Genetics, Marine Biology and Ecology, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Education, Pre-Medicine, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. The Zoology major is offered at the Corvallis campus and via Ecampus. This major includes diverse electives for students interested in the diversity, organismal biology, ecology, and evolution of animals. Zoology prepares students for a wide range of careers from animal care to research. Both majors benefit from the wealth of departmental course offerings and faculty field and laboratory research. Students majoring in Biology or Zoology cannot seek a dual major or double degree in both majors.
Graduate Degrees
IB is a vertically integrated department with an internationally recognized graduate program. Faculty work at the level of the cell, organism, and community and have expertise in areas of behavioral ecology, marine biology and ecology, disease ecology, evolutionary biology, conservation biology, environmental physiology, population genetics, genomics, chemical ecology, cell and developmental biology, symbiosis and paleobiology. Detailed information on the graduate faculty and program is available from the Department of Integrative Biology website. IB offers MS and PhD degrees.
Dee R. Denver, Head
Lori Kayes, Associate Head
2403 Cordley Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-2993
Email: ib@oregonstate.edu
Website: https://ib.oregonstate.edu/
Faculty & Staff
Biology (BI)
BI LD1, GENERAL CREDIT, 1-16 Credits
BI LD2, GENERAL CREDIT, 1-16 Credits
BI 003, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH, 0 Credits
Engage in research activities appropriate to the discipline; and through the research experience, acquire skills, techniques, and knowledge relevant to the field of study. In consultation with a faculty mentor, engage in research activity, and make and execute a plan for a project.
BI 101, +*ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY, CONSERVATION, GLOBAL CHANGE, 4 Credits
Explores ecosystems, including biodiversity, species interactions, human impacts, and conservation biology. Examines biological themes and research in the context of current issues in science and society. Incorporates organisms and technologies to explore biology and develop skills for lifelong learning.
Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Available via Ecampus
BI 102, *ANIMAL BIOLOGY: GENES, BEHAVIOR AND EVOLUTION OF LIFE, 4 Credits
Introduction to how genetics shapes life on Earth, including how understandings of DNA and environmental factors are leading to biotechnological advances. Lectures introduce biological themes and research in the context of current issues in science and society. Hands-on laboratories focus on using organisms and technologies to explore biology and develop skills for lifelong learning. No previous science courses are required, intended for non-biological science majors. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH Z 102.
Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Equivalent to: BI 102H
Available via Ecampus
BI 103, +*HUMAN BIOLOGY: THE HUMAN BODY, HEALTH AND DISEASE, 4 Credits
Explores human biology, including aspects of human disease and health. Examines biological themes and research in the context of current issues in science and society. Hands-on laboratories focus on using specimens, models, and technologies to explore biology and develop skills for lifelong learning.
Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Available via Ecampus
BI 109, HEALTH PROFESSIONS: MEDICAL, 1 Credit
Discussion of matters relating to a medical career. Includes application procedures, the importance of various requirements, admissions, professional school curricula, financing education, and related matters. Speakers are included.
BI 111, INTRODUCTION TO MARINE LIFE IN THE SEA: MARINE HABITATS, 1 Credit
A field-focused learning experience exploring the varied marine life and habitats on the Oregon coast, including rocky shores, sandy beaches, mud flats, bays and estuaries. Students will also be introduced to the breadth of marine science course offerings and research at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center located in Newport, Oregon.
BI 112X, BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH AND MUSEUM SCIENCE, 1 Credit
Emphasizes hands-on learning experiences that explore topics related to biodiversity science through examination of, and activities with, natural history museum specimens. Explores varied approaches biologists use to study diverse groups like insects and other arthropods while gaining an appreciation for the amazing regional faunal diversity as well as the role of research collections and museum specimens in modern biological science.
BI 150, INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Survey of marine organisms, the environments they inhabit, and their evolutionary adaptations for thriving in those environments. The course will also highlight current conservation challenges that threaten marine life, such as climate change, overfishing, and pollution.
BI 175, *GENOMES, IDENTITIES AND SOCIETIES, 3 Credits
DNA's roles in shaping our senses of identity, individuality, and societal interconnectivity will be analyzed. New advances in genetic technology will be explored, along with their potential impacts on society. The relationships between genetics and discrimination will be examined with focus on cases from Oregon, America, and the world. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH BI 344.
Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination
BI 196, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I: ZOOLOGY CAREERS, 1 Credit
Explores the online Zoology major and careers related to animals. Emphasizes professional development through relevant social and cognitive concepts. Examines online and regional experiential learning and networking opportunities. Highlights departmental and Ecampus student success resources.
Available via Ecampus
BI 197, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I: HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 1 Credit
Integrative Biology faculty and other professionals introduce a variety of human health professions including dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and others (veterinary medicine students take BI 198). Emphasizes professional development through exploring relevant social and cognitive concepts, as well as engaging in experiential learning and networking. Departmental and campus student success resources are highlighted.
BI 198, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I: BIOLOGY AND ZOOLOGY, 1 Credit
Integrative Biology faculty and biology professionals introduce life science careers outside of human health professions (human health profession students take BI 197). Emphasizes professional development through exploring relevant social and cognitive concepts, as well as engaging in experiential learning and networking. Departmental and campus student success resources are highlighted.
Available via Ecampus
BI 199, SELECTED TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: BI 199H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BI 199H, SELECTED TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BI 199
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BI 204, +*INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I, 5 Credits
Explores critical foundations of biological sciences, including scientific inquiry, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Emphasizes the application of core concepts to solve human and environmental problems. Reinforces general course content while cultivating student skills in critical thinking, scientific writing, and experimental design.
Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Equivalent to: BI 223HZ, BI 223Z
Available via Ecampus
BI 205, *INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II, 5 Credits
Explores fundamental concepts in molecular and cellular biology, beginning with biomolecules and the origin of life, and ending with genomics. Emphasizes applications of molecular and cellular biology to solve human problems. Reinforces general course content, through companion laboratory experiments, while cultivating student skills in critical thinking, scientific writing, and experimental design.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Prerequisite: BI 204 with C- or better and (CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or ((CH 221Z (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 221HZ (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) and (CH 227Z (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 227HZ (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )
Equivalent to: BI 221HZ, BI 221Z
Available via Ecampus
BI 206, *INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY III, 5 Credits
Explores basic plant and animal physiology from an evolutionary perspective. Emphasizes topics of great importance to human society, including human and plant disease. Reinforces general course content, through companion laboratory experiments, while cultivating student skills in critical thinking, scientific writing, and experimental design.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Prerequisite: BI 204 with C- or better and (CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or ((CH 221Z (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 221HZ (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) and (CH 227Z (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 227HZ (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )
Equivalent to: BI 222HZ, BI 222Z
Available via Ecampus
BI 211, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Origins of life, energy transformations, plant and animal diversity. NO LONGER TAUGHT
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Equivalent to: BI 211H
BI 211H, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Origins of life, energy transformations, plant and animal physiology. NO LONGER TAUGHT.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BI 211
BI 212, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Cell biology, organ systems, plant and animal physiology. NO LONGER TAUGHT.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Prerequisite: (CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 221 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 224H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )
Equivalent to: BI 212H
BI 212H, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Cell biology, organ systems, plant and animal physiology. NO LONGER TAUGHT.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 221 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 224H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )
Equivalent to: BI 212
BI 213, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Genetics, evolution, natural selection, and ecology. NO LONGER TAUGHT.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Prerequisite: CH 121 with D- or better or CH 201 with D- or better or CH 221 with D- or better or CH 224H with D- or better or ((CH 231 with D- or better or CH 231H with D- or better) and (CH 261 [D-] or CH 261H [D-] or CH 271 [D-]))
Equivalent to: BI 213H
BI 213H, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Genetics, evolution, natural selection, and ecology. NO LONGER TAUGHT.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: CH 121 with D- or better or CH 201 with D- or better or CH 221 with D- or better or CH 224H with D- or better or ((CH 231 with D- or better or CH 231H with D- or better) and (CH 261 [D-] or CH 261H [D-] or CH 271 [D-]))
Equivalent to: BI 213
BI 221, +*PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: CELLS, 4 Credits
Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about the chemical and molecular basis of life, structure and function, transformation of energy and matter and information flow at a cellular and molecular level. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BI 221Z.
Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Prerequisite: (CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]))
BI 221H, +*PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: CELLS, 4 Credits
Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about the chemical and molecular basis of life, structure and function, transformation of energy and matter and information flow at a cellular and molecular level. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BI 221HZ.
Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]))
BI 221HZ, +*PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: CELLS, 5 Credits
Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about the cellular and molecular basis of life including cell structure and function, metabolism, genetic basis of inheritance and how information flows from DNA to proteins, with a focus on the iterative process of science.
Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ((CH 221Z (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 221HZ (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 227Z (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 227HZ (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]))
BI 221Z, +*PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: CELLS, 5 Credits
Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about the cellular and molecular basis of life including cell structure and function, metabolism, genetic basis of inheritance and how information flows from DNA to proteins, with a focus on the iterative process of science.
Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Prerequisite: CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ((CH 221Z (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 221HZ (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 227Z (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 227HZ (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]))
BI 222, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ORGANISMS, 4 Credits
Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about plant, and animal physiology, evolution, structure and function, transformation of energy and matter and systems at an organismal level. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BI 222Z.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Prerequisite: (BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and ((CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )
BI 222H, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ORGANISMS, 4 Credits
Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about plant, and animal physiology, evolution, structure and function, transformation of energy and matter and systems at an organismal level. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BI 222HZ.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and ((CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )
BI 222HZ, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ORGANISMS, 5 Credits
Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about the structure and function of diverse organisms (including plants and animals), evolution and development, transformation of energy and matter, and body systems at a multicellular organismal level.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better or BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and ((CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 221Z (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 221HZ (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 227Z (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 227HZ (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )
BI 222Z, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ORGANISMS, 5 Credits
Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about the structure and function of diverse organisms (including plants and animals), evolution and development, transformation of energy and matter, and body systems at a multicellular organismal level.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Prerequisite: (BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better or BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and ((CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 221Z (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 221HZ (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 227Z (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 227HZ (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )
BI 223, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: POPULATIONS, 4 Credits
Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about diversity, evolution, and ecology; specifically, evolutionary relationship, transformation of energy and matter, information flow and systems at a population level or above. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BI 223Z.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Prerequisite: (BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and ((CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )
BI 223H, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: POPULATIONS, 4 Credits
Explores fundamental biological concepts and theories about diversity, evolution, and ecology; specifically, evolutionary relationship, transformation of energy and matter, information flow and systems at a population level or above. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH COMMON COURSE NUMBER BI 223HZ.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and ((CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )
BI 223HZ, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 5 Credits
Explores the unity and diversity of life through evolutionary mechanisms and relationships, and adaptation to the environment. Examines population, community, and ecosystem ecology.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better or BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and ((CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 221Z (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 221HZ (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 227Z (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 227HZ (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )
BI 223Z, *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY: ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 5 Credits
Explores the unity and diversity of life through evolutionary mechanisms and relationships, and adaptation to the environment. Examines population, community, and ecosystem ecology.
Attributes: CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Prerequisite: (BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better or BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and ((CH 121 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 201 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) or ((CH 221Z (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 221HZ (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CH 231H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (CH 227Z (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 227HZ (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 261H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 271 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])) )
BI 231, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits
The first of a three-term introductory series. Using a strong gross anatomy focus, course topics address fundamental concepts of biology as they apply to human anatomy and physiology and then focus on understanding the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the human skeleton, muscular and integumentary systems. BI 231 is a required prerequisite to BI 232 and BI 233. The BI 241 Lab is optional but prerequisite for either of the subsequent BI 242 or BI 243 lab courses in the series. Lec.
BI 232, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits
The second of a three-term introductory series. Using a strong gross anatomy focus, course topics address the structures, functions and regulatory mechanisms involved in the human nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems. Lec.
Prerequisite: BI 231 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better
BI 233, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits
The third of a three-term introductory series. Using a strong gross anatomy focus, course topics address the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the human cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems. Lec.
Prerequisite: BI 231 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better
BI 241, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits
The first of a three-term introductory series. Using the human cadaver (prosection), course topics address fundamental concepts of biology as they apply to human anatomy and physiology and then focus on understanding the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the human skeletal, muscular and integumentary systems. Physiology demonstrations illustrate functions of organ systems.
Prerequisite: BI 231 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better
BI 242, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits
The second of a three-term introductory series. Using the human cadaver (prosection) and dissection of preserved specimens with a strong gross anatomy focus, course topics address the structures, functions and regulatory mechanisms involved in the nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems. Physiology demonstrations illustrate functions of organ systems.
Prerequisite: BI 231 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better and BI 232 (may be taken concurrently) [C-] and BI 241 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]
BI 243, INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits
The third of a three-term introductory series. Using the human cadaver (prosection) and dissection of preserved specimens with a strong gross anatomy focus, course topics address the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the human cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems. Physiology demonstrations illustrate functions of organ systems.
Prerequisite: BI 231 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better and BI 233 (may be taken concurrently) [C-] and BI 241 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]
BI 254, PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 5 Credits
First of a three-term series. Explores the fundamental concepts of biology as they apply to human anatomy and physiology and examines the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the skeletal, muscular and integumentary systems.
Available via Ecampus
BI 255, PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 5 Credits
Second of a three-term series. Explores the structures, functions and regulatory mechanisms involved in the nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: BI 254 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
BI 256, PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 5 Credits
Third of a three-term series. Explores the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems.
Prerequisite: BI 254 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
BI 298, +PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR BIOLOGISTS II, 1 Credit
Explores the elements of professional development, identifies strategic areas of growth, and provides a professional exploration plan. Emphasizes how to analyze career opportunities in the life sciences using a skills gap analysis, high impact experiences, and professional networks.
Attributes: CSC1 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Preparation
Prerequisite: CORE 100 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or CORE 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BA 100 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BA 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ENGR 110 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ENGR 110H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ENGR 310 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or LA 100 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or LA 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or SCI 100 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or SCI 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ED 100 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or ED 300 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or Baccalaureate Core Student with a score of 1
BI 299, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BI 301, *HUMAN IMPACTS ON ECOSYSTEMS, 3 Credits
Examines selected human impacts on ecosystems in depth, including air quality, global climate change, management of agricultural and forest resources, and threats to biological diversity. Discusses the causes, approaches to investigating, and potential solutions for each issue from a scientific and social perspective. Examines the adverse effects on ecosystems that result from each environmental problem. NO LONGER TAUGHT. REPLACED WITH BOT 301.
Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues
Equivalent to: BOT 301
Recommended: One year of college biology or chemistry
BI 309, TEACHING PRACTICUM, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
Available via Ecampus
BI 311, GENETICS, 4 Credits
Explores fundamentals of transmission, population and molecular genetics.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Equivalent to: BI 311H
Available via Ecampus
BI 311H, GENETICS, 4 Credits
Explores fundamentals of transmission, population and molecular genetics.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Equivalent to: BI 311
BI 319, +^COMMUNICATION, THEORY, AND PRACTICE IN THE LIFE SCIENCES, 3 Credits
Explores the practice of science and critical evaluation of scientific claims through writings, discussions, and presentations. Examines the scientific method, ethics, and the role of science in society with applications for professionals ranging from health care to environmental biology. Emphasizes strategies for effectively communicating science to diverse audiences.
Attributes: CSC2 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Engagement; CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: (( (BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and (ST 351 [D-] or ST 351H [D-]) and (WR 227Z [D-] or WR 227HZ [D-] or WR 327 [D-] or WR 327H [D-] or WR 362 [D-] or WR 362H [D-] or WR 375 [D-]) and BI 298 [P]
Available via Ecampus
BI 331, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits
The first of a three-term advanced series. With a strong focus on the physiological underpinnings of disease, course topics address the fundamental concepts of human anatomy and physiology and then focus on understanding the structures, functions, regulatory mechanisms and common pathologies involved in the skeletal, muscular and integumentary systems.
Prerequisite: (( (BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) ) and (CH 123 [C-] or ((CH 223Z [C-] or CH 223HZ [C-] or CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 229Z [C-] or CH 229HZ [C-] or CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-])) ) and BI 341 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]
BI 332, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits
The second of a three-term advanced series. With a strong focus on the physiological underpinnings of disease, course topics address the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems. Lec.
Prerequisite: BI 331 with C- or better and BI 342 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]
BI 333, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits
The third part of a three-term advanced series. With a strong focus on the physiological underpinnings of disease, course topics address the structures, functions, and regulatory mechanisms involved in the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems. Lec.
Prerequisite: BI 332 with C- or better and BI 343 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]
BI 341, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits
The first of a three-term advanced series. Using the human cadaver (prosection) and physiological data acquisition equipment, course topics address the fundamental concepts of human anatomy and physiology and then focus on understanding the structures, functions, regulatory mechanisms and common pathologies involved in the human skeletal, muscular and integumentary systems. Lab.
Corequisites: BI 331
BI 342, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits
The second of a three-term advanced series. Using the human cadaver (prosection), dissection of preserved specimens, and physiological data acquisition equipment, course topics address the structures, functions, regulatory mechanisms and common pathologies involved in the human nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems. Lab.
Corequisites: BI 332
BI 343, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits
The third of a three-term advanced series. Using the human cadaver (prosection),dissection of preserved specimens, and physiological data acquisition equipment, course topics address the structures, functions, regulatory mechanisms and common pathologies involved in the human cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and digestive systems. Lab.
Corequisites: BI 333
BI 344, +*DNA, IDENTITIES, AND SOCIETIES, 3 Credits
Analyzes DNA's roles in shaping our senses of social identity and interconnectivity. Examines the role of genetics in the construction of race and gender concepts and associated oppression. Investigates historical and contemporary examples of eugenics, with focus on Oregon. Analyzes advances in genetic biotechnologies and their consequences. Explores and evaluates diverse approaches to overcoming race-based oppression.
Attributes: CPDP – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Difference/Power/Discrimination; CSDP – Core Ed - Advanced Difference, Power & Oppression
Recommended: Completion of a Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations course
BI 345, *INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTION, 3 Credits
Elements of evolutionary theory; origin and history of life; evolutionary controversy; origins of species, sex, and humans. (Bacc Core Course)
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society
Equivalent to: Z 345
Available via Ecampus
BI 346, +OCEAN JUSTICE, 3 Credits
Investigates how historic and contemporary racism and other forms of systemic oppression result in inequities in ocean policy applications and marine ecological research in the U.S. and globally. Analyzes how systemic power operates in various topic areas by applying social justice theories. Examines how individuals are positioned in relationship to systems of oppression and compares approaches for advancing equity.
Attributes: CSDP – Core Ed - Advanced Difference, Power & Oppression
Equivalent to: BI 346X
Recommended: Completion of a Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations course
BI 346X, OCEAN SOLUTIONS, 0-3 Credits
Introduces environmental and policy challenges in marine systems then explores various technological and policy strategies to address those challenges. Develops a conceptual framework to examine potential environmental, social, and economic implications of proposed mitigation strategies via lectures, group and individual library research, fieldtrips to coastal locations, and in-class and online discussions.
BI 347, OCEANS IN PERIL, 3 Credits
Examines interactions of society and the marine environment, emphasizing the ecological, biogeochemical, economic and sociological significance of the oceans. Explores topics of current critical importance, including ecosystem services valuation, fisheries and aquaculture, rippling effects of planetary biogeochemical change, ocean acidification, marine diseases, marine pollution, protecting marine habitats, and conserving marine biodiversity.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better or BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-] or BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-] or BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Available via Ecampus
BI 348, *HUMAN ECOLOGY, 3 Credits
The impact of humans on the environment, emphasizing the political, sociological, and ecological consequences of human population growth. Topics of current critical importance will include global warming trends, destruction of the ozone layer, consequences of pollution, habitat destruction, the loss of biodiversity, and conservation biology. (Bacc Core Course)
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society
Equivalent to: Z 348
Available via Ecampus
BI 351, MARINE ECOLOGY, 3 Credits
Ecological interactions and principles in different marine habitats. Topics include the organisms (plants, invertebrates, vertebrates) found in major habitats and interactions between organisms. Habitats discussed include coral reefs, rocky shores, kelp forests, near-shore waters, open-ocean waters, and the deep sea. Emphasis is placed on how organism-organism interactions produce varying patterns of distribution, abundance, body size, diversity, stability, and succession.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Available via Ecampus
BI 353, PACIFIC NORTHWEST COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS, 4 Credits
A field-based introduction to the diversity of ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest coast. Biological and physical processes affecting the distribution, structure, community composition and physical features of these systems are explored through a variety of lectures and field trips. Ecosystem services and human impacts are examined.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
BI 358, SYMBIOSES AND THE ENVIRONMENT, 3 Credits
Overview of the diversity of mutualistic symbioses and their roles in the natural environment. Integrative approach, from ecosystem to molecule, to the examination of certain key mutualisms. Offered even years
Prerequisite: (( (BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and (CH 123 [C-] or (CH 223Z [C-] or CH 223HZ [C-] or CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 229Z [C-] or CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-]))
BI 363, +COLONIALISM AND SYSTEMIC INEQUALITY IN CONSERVATION, 3 Credits
Explores how historical colonialism and racism influenced early conservation and the development and application of conservation policy and science. Examines the impact of conservation’s colonial history on present-day communities. Compares strategies for re-defining conservation success and incorporating local communities, knowledge, and values. Emphasizes approaches to removing structural barriers to diverse participation in conservation and conservation careers.
Attributes: CSDP – Core Ed - Advanced Difference, Power & Oppression
Recommended: Completion of a Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations course
BI 370, ECOLOGY, 3 Credits
Examines the interactions between organisms and their biotic and abiotic environments at the population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere levels of organization.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Equivalent to: BI 370H
Available via Ecampus
BI 370H, ECOLOGY, 3 Credits
Examines the interactions between organisms and their biotic and abiotic environments at the population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere levels of organization.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Equivalent to: BI 370
BI 371, +^ECOLOGICAL METHODS, 4 Credits
Explores the use of ecological field research methods in local ecosystems, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis. Integrates student research projects and communication of research results in written and oral formats. Examines strategies for effectively communicating science to diverse audiences.
Attributes: CSC2 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Engagement; CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: (BI 370 with D- or better or BI 370H with D- or better) and (ST 351 [D-] or ST 351H [D-]) and (WR 227Z [D-] or WR 227HZ [D-] or WR 362 [D-] or WR 362H [D-] or WR 375 [D-]) and BI 298 (may be taken concurrently) [P]
BI 373, +^FIELD METHODS IN MARINE ECOLOGY, 4 Credits
Explores the process of formulating research questions and testing them using marine research methods. Utilizes research projects including data collecting, analysis, and presenting marine ecological data in written and oral formats.
Attributes: CSC2 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Engagement; CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: (BI 351 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BI 370 with D- or better or BI 370H with D- or better) and (ST 351 [D-] or ST 351H [D-]) and (WR 227Z [D-] or WR 227HZ [D-] or WR 362 [D-] or WR 362H [D-] or WR 375 [D-]) and BI 298 (may be taken concurrently) [P]
BI 375, FIELD METHODS IN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, 4 Credits
Observation and application of theory and practice in ecological restoration. Using site visits and hands-on research, explores the roles in restoration of fire, local adaptation, disturbance history, natural history, beaver, and soils, including visits to several active and completed restoration projects and overnights in the field.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
BI 377, BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION, 4 Credits
Explores the Earth’s biodiversity and unprecedented extinction crisis. Examines the evolutionary and ecological processes that have created this diversity of life, the importance of biodiversity in maintaining the earth's ecosystems, and methods used to conserve biodiversity for future generations.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better or BI 221 with C- or better or BI 221H with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-] or BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-] or BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
BI 381X, INTRO TO BIODIVERSITY AND BUDDHIST CULTURES OF NEPAL, 3 Credits
Examines the diversity of biological life forms, ecosystems, biodiversity conservation strategies, human ethnic groups, and cultures of Nepal. Introduces Nepali language and commonly used phrases, Nepali cuisine, and basic concepts in Buddhist philosophy and practice. Focuses on preparatory activities and logistical support for travel and research in Nepal.
BI 382X, INTERSECTIONS OF BIODIVERSITY AND BUDDHIST CULTURES IN NEPAL, 4 Credits
Examines the intersections of biodiversity concepts and Buddhist cultures in the Himalayan region of Nepal. Explores cultural diversity of Himalayan Buddhist traditions in Nepal, and their relationships with nature. Compares Western scientific frameworks of biodiversity to Buddhist perspectives on biodiversity. Analyzes four different study systems - birds, fungi, invertebrates, and mammals - through integrating scientific and Buddhist lenses in a collaborative research team project.
BI 383X, BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN NEPAL, 4 Credits
Investigates Western biodiversity frameworks across scales, from DNA to species to ecosystem, and applies them in Nepal. Explores impact of anthropogenic activities and structures, such as nature-based tourism and hydropower dams, on biodiversity in Himalayan regions of Nepal. Examines human-wildlife coexistence and the impacts of conservation strategies in Himalayan ecosystems on target species and local human communities.
BI 384X, CONSERVATION GENOMICS IN NEPAL, 3 Credits
Investigates genetic data and applications in conservation biology. Provides training in experimental design and execution using nanopore DNA sequencing technology. Analyzes nanopore DNA sequence data from comparative perspectives. Emphasizes training in the communication of conservation genomic research results to diverse stakeholders and audiences.
BI 386X, COMMUNITY-BASED CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION IN THAILAND, 3 Credits
Explores community-based biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration in Thailand. Applies concepts from the fields of conservation biology and ecology as well as the social sciences to examine the challenges facing conservation and restoration efforts. Working in teams, identifies and analyzes Thai conservation and restoration problems, analyzes their causes and impacts on community members and other stakeholders, and evaluates strategies and approaches for solving them.
BI 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 0-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BI 401, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: BI 401H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BI 401H, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BI 401
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BI 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: BI 405H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BI 406, PROJECTS: CURATORIAL ASSISTANT, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
BI 407H, SEMINAR, 1 Credit
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BI 407
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BI 409, ADVANCED TEACHING PRACTICUM, 1-6 Credits
This course is repeatable for 6 credits.
BI 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Available via Ecampus
BI 419, SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION, 2 Credits
Explores basic methods and principles of scientific illustration and visual communication of scientific concepts with a focus on biological topics. Examines techniques for illustrating organisms or communicating concepts using media such as pen and ink, colored pencils, watercolor, and select digital tools. Includes hands-on projects and the production of a comprehensive portfolio.
Equivalent to: BI 419X
BI 419X, SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION, 2 Credits
Explores basic methods and principles of scientific illustration and visual communication of scientific concepts with a focus on biological topics. Examines techniques for illustrating organisms or communicating concepts using media such as pen and ink, colored pencils, watercolor, and select digital tools. Includes hands-on projects and the production of a comprehensive portfolio.
Equivalent to: BI 419
BI 427, PALEOBIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Fossils provide a direct window into the evolution, extinction, and ecology of past life on Earth. A process-based study of the marine and terrestrial fossil record is taken to explore the topics of preservation, macroevolution, extinction of biotas, biomechanics, paleoecology, and climate change. Required laboratory and weekend field trip.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-]) or GEO 203 [D-]
BI 445, EVOLUTION, 3 Credits
Formal analysis of genetic and ecological mechanisms producing evolutionary change; special topics include speciation, ecological constraints, adaptive radiations, paleontology, biogeography, the origin of life, molecular evolution, and human evolution.
Prerequisite: BI 311 with D- or better or BI 311H with D- or better
Equivalent to: BI 445H
Available via Ecampus
BI 445H, EVOLUTION, 3 Credits
Formal analysis of genetic and ecological mechanisms producing evolutionary change; special topics include speciation, ecological constraints, adaptive radiations, paleontology, biogeography, the origin of life, molecular evolution, and human evolution.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: BI 311 with D- or better or BI 311H with D- or better
Equivalent to: BI 445
BI 450, +^MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY, 15 Credits
Explores the diversity of flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest marine environment, including fish, algae, and invertebrates. Examines ecological patterns and processes characteristic of marine communities. Considers current policy questions regarding marine resource management. Culminates in a research project that includes data analysis, writing, and presentation.
Attributes: CSC2 – Core Ed - Beyond OSU Career Engagement; CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: (BI 370 with D- or better or BI 370H with D- or better) and (ST 351 [D-] or ST 351H [D-]) and (WR 227Z [D-] or WR 227HZ [D-] or WR 362 [D-] or WR 362H [D-] or WR 375 [D-]) and BI 298 (may be taken concurrently) [P]
Recommended: ST 352
Available via Ecampus
BI 451, FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE HUMAN MUSCULAR SYSTEM, 4 Credits
In-depth dissection of the orientation, innervation, and functional significance of muscles and muscle groups. Topics include muscle identification, joint anatomy and variation of human form. Student expectations include vascularization and detailed joint anatomy. The laboratory component will consist of the dissection of the muscular anatomy of a human cadaver. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ((BI 231 with D- or better and BI 241 [D-]) or (BI 331 [D-] and BI 341 [D-])) and ((BI 232 [D-] and BI 242 [D-]) or (BI 332 [D-] and BI 342 [D-])) and ((BI 233 [D-] and BI 243 [D-]) or (BI 333 [D-] and BI 343 [D-]))
BI 456, PHYLOGENETICS, 4 Credits
Explores the theory and practice of modern phylogenetic analysis. Emphasis placed on tree reconstruction algorithms, assessment of statistical support, and contemporary issues in phylogenetics. Lab will focus on the use of phylogenetic software and the analysis of molecular data sets. Offered even years.
Prerequisite: (ST 351 with D- or better or ST 351H with D- or better) and (ST 352 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or ST 411 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) and (BI 311 [D-] or BI 311H [D-] or BI 445 [D-] or BI 445H [D-])
BI 481, BIOGEOGRAPHY, 3 Credits
Biogeography is the study of the distribution of biodiversity. Focuses on abiotic (geological, climatological) and biotic (ecological, evolutionary) factors that govern diversity across space and through time, emphasizing assembly of communities, global change, and conservation in today’s rapidly changing world. Offered odd years.
Prerequisite: BI 370 with D- or better or BI 370H with D- or better
BI 483, POPULATION BIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Theoretical and empirical views of the structure and function of populations from across the tree of life, emphasizing the integration of ecological and evolutionary approaches.
Prerequisite: (MTH 241 with D- or better or MTH 251Z with D- or better or MTH 251HZ with D- or better or MTH 251 with D- or better or MTH 251H with D- or better or MTH 227 with D- or better) and ST 351 [D-] and (ST 352 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or ST 411 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) and (BI 311 [D-] or BI 311H [D-] or BI 370 [D-] or BI 370H [D-])
Available via Ecampus
BI 485, MONSTER BIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Scientists seek to explain what exists and why things are. An alternative approach is to ask why things are not. Biological and physical laws are used to critically and rigorously assess why monsters from literature, television and film are not possible in the real world.
Prerequisite: (BI 311 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or BI 311H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better) and (BI 370 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or BI 370H (may be taken concurrently) [D-])
BI 495, DISEASE ECOLOGY, 3 Credits
An introduction to disease ecology--the study of disease processes in natural populations and communities. Focuses on (I) the role parasites play in the ecology and evolution of animal populations, including humans; and (II) the relevance of ecological and evolutionary considerations in managing infectious diseases. Not offered every year.
Prerequisite: BI 370 with C- or better or BI 370H with C- or better
BI 498, SENIOR ASSESSMENT AND SURVEY, 0 Credits
Programmatic assessment of the biological knowledge and undergraduate experiences of Biology and Zoology seniors. Students must complete the course CANVAS assignments during their final undergraduate term.
Available via Ecampus
BI 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: BI 499H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
BI 499H, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: BI 499
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Integrative Biology (IB)
IB 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
Graduate-level research completed under faculty supervision.
Equivalent to: Z 501
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IB 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: Z 503
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
IB 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
For graduate students working toward a master's degree. After arrangements with individual faculty, readings and discussions on topics of mutual interest.
Equivalent to: Z 505
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IB 506, PROJECTS: OUTREACH, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: BI 506
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IB 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: Z 507
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IB 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: Z 510
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IB 511, INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION, 2 Credits
Introduces the Department of Integrative Biology and its graduate major, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. Describes strategies and resources vital for success within the department and at OSU. Connects students with faculty and staff from various university offices supporting graduate education. Emphasizes common philosophies, goals, and policies essential for navigating diverse research fields and achieving academic milestones in Integrative Biology graduate studies.
IB 512, INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY GTA TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, 1 Credit
Provides instructional support and professional development for first year graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) in Integrative Biology. Focuses on developing a foundation for quality instruction, facilitation, and leadership as GTAs and professionals. Best practices, skills, theory and knowledge necessary for effective teaching, facilitation, and assessment of student learning are explored.
This course is repeatable for 3 credits.
IB 513, PROPOSAL WRITING, 3 Credits
Explores the development of grant or fellowship proposals, emphasizing research question formulation, budget development, methodological detail, and intellectual merit and broader impact considerations. Develops strategies for identifying suitable grant opportunities and equips students to recognize proposal components, develop research questions, and prepare proposals through effectively integrating feedback and reviewing and critiquing peers' work. Includes preparing to submit a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program proposal.
IB 514, SCIENTIFIC WRITING, 3 Credits
Develops skills and strategies for producing clear, effective scientific manuscripts and professional documents. Covers the full writing process, including writing habits, workflow management, journal selection, and the peer review and publication process. Explores best practices for integrating literature, using reference managers, and adopting alternative writing and word-processing tools. Emphasizes practical, hands-on experience through real-world scientific writing, peer feedback, and collaborative accountability.
IB 515, COMMUNICATING YOUR SCIENCE, 2 Credits
Explores the science of science communication, the cultures of journalism and public policy, the changing roles of scientists in society, and science advocacy through lectures, invited talks, in‐class discussions and exercises. Emphasizes practical, hands‐on exercises designed to help science graduate students build knowledge and skills for engaging with audiences beyond their scientific peers.
IB 516, ANALYTICAL WORKFLOWS, 4 Credits
Examines and implements the theory and implementation of efficient, reproducible workflows including best practices in scientific programming, project management, and collaboration for computational, analytical, and data-driven biological research.
IB 517, GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ETHICS, 2 Credits
Explores ethics and its roles in scientific research and decision making through case studies from diverse biological science subdisciplines. Reviews major Western ethical frameworks and then evaluates them from alternative feminist, indigenous, and other global perspectives. Emphasizes tools for evaluating ethical issues and broader challenges in biological sciences.
IB 517X, GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ETHICS, 2 Credits
Explores ethics and its roles in scientific research and decision making through case studies from diverse biological science subdisciplines. Reviews major Western ethical frameworks and then evaluates them from alternative feminist, indigenous, and other global perspectives. Emphasizes tools for evaluating ethical issues and broader challenges in biological sciences.
IB 518, SCIENCE AND POLICY, 2 Credits
An introduction to the science-policy interface in a ‘post-truth’ society. The formulation of state and federal public policy is examined, as well as and role of science and scientist in informing policy, management decisions and public understanding. Current topics are emphasized.
IB 519, SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION, 2 Credits
Explores basic methods and principles of scientific illustration and visual communication of scientific concepts with a focus on biological topics. Examines techniques for illustrating organisms or communicating concepts using media such as pen and ink, colored pencils, watercolor, and select digital tools. Includes hands-on projects and the production of a comprehensive portfolio.
Equivalent to: IB 519X
IB 519X, SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION, 2 Credits
Explores basic methods and principles of scientific illustration and visual communication of scientific concepts with a focus on biological topics. Examines techniques for illustrating organisms or communicating concepts using media such as pen and ink, colored pencils, watercolor, and select digital tools. Includes hands-on projects and the production of a comprehensive portfolio.
Equivalent to: IB 519
IB 522, COMPARATIVE/FUNCTIONAL VERTEBRATE ANATOMY, 5 Credits
Phylogenetically-based study of the form and function of vertebrate organ systems, including integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, digestive, and sensory. Lab emphasizes comparative form through dissection, and function through non-invasive experimentation.
Equivalent to: Z 522
IB 523, ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Comparative environmental physiology of animals with emphasis on adaptations to such aspects of the physical environment as temperature, water, ions, and gases. Consideration given to interactions between physiology and environment that influence the local and geographic distribution of animals.
Equivalent to: Z 523
IB 527, PALEOBIOLOGY, 0-4 Credits
Fossils provide a direct window into the evolution, extinction, and ecology of past life on Earth. A process-based study of the marine and terrestrial fossil record is taken to explore the topics of preservation, macroevolution, extinction of biotas, biomechanics, paleoecology, and climate change. Required laboratory and weekend field trip.
Equivalent to: BI 527
IB 531, VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY I, 4 Credits
Systems/concepts covered include motor reflexes, autonomic nervous system, digestion/metabolism, renal and osmoregulatory, endocrine and reproductive systems.
IB 532, VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY II, 3 Credits
Systems/concepts covered include blood, immune, lymphatic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary.
Equivalent to: Z 532
IB 538, BEHAVIORAL NEUROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits
An introduction to the neurobiological basis of animal behavior. Examines behavior in the context of sensory physiology, motor control, neural circuity, and cellular processes.
Equivalent to: Z 538
IB 545, EVOLUTION, 3 Credits
Formal analysis of genetic and ecological mechanisms producing evolutionary change; special topics include speciation, ecological constraints, adaptive radiations, paleontology, biogeography, the origin of life, molecular evolution, and human evolution.
Equivalent to: BI 545
IB 554, EVOLUTIONARY GENOMICS, 3 Credits
Examines the evolutionary forces that have produced such varied and complex genomes across the tree of life. The processes by which genomes can be structured, maintained, and remodeled (by nature or by humans) are explored through scientific literature. Special emphasis will be given to recent technological advances in genomics, along with their potential impacts on individuals and society. Offered odd years.
IB 556, PHYLOGENETICS, 4 Credits
Explores the theory and practice of modern phylogenetic analysis. Emphasis placed on tree reconstruction algorithms, assessment of statistical support, and contemporary issues in phylogenetics. Lab will focus on the use of phylogenetic software and the analysis of molecular data sets. Offered even years.
Equivalent to: BI 556
IB 577, AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY, 4 Credits
Biology, ecology, collection, and identification of aquatic insects. Two required Saturday field trips. Offered odd years.
Equivalent to: Z 577
IB 581, BIOGEOGRAPHY, 3 Credits
Biogeography is the study of the distribution of biodiversity. Focuses on abiotic (geological, climatological) and biotic (ecological, evolutionary) factors that govern diversity across space and through time, emphasizing assembly of communities, global change, and conservation in today’s rapidly changing world. Offered odd years.
Equivalent to: BI 581
IB 583, POPULATION BIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Theoretical and empirical views of the structure and function of populations from across the tree of life, emphasizing the integration of ecological and evolutionary approaches.
Equivalent to: BI 583
IB 586, ECOPHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Explores the intricate relationships between organisms and their environments, emphasizing the physiological adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive diverse environmental conditions. Examines water and salt balance, temperature regulation, oxygen acquisition and energy budgets. Discusses integrative systems that coordinate physiological responses as well as causes and consequences of failure. Reviews and presents current literature and case studies in the context of global change.
Equivalent to: IB 586X
IB 586X, ECOPHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Explores the intricate relationships between organisms and their environments, emphasizing the physiological adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive diverse environmental conditions. Examines water and salt balance, temperature regulation, oxygen acquisition and energy budgets. Discusses integrative systems that coordinate physiological responses as well as causes and consequences of failure. Reviews and presents current literature and case studies in the context of global change.
IB 592, THEORETICAL ECOLOGY, 4 Credits
A treatment of the central concepts of theoretical ecology, with emphasis on the analysis and modeling of single populations and multispecies communities. Topics include discrete- and continuous-time models of population growth, stochastic and deterministic processes, and the response of populations and communities to pulse and press perturbations. Offered odd years.
Equivalent to: BI 592
IB 593, BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY, 3 Credits
Integrates evolutionary and ecological perspectives to analyze how the behavior of animals affects their ability to survive and reproduce. Examines the concept of proximate and ultimate causes. Analyzes and critiques contrasting ideas in behavioral ecology and equips students to articulate, evaluate, and apply behavioral ecology concepts to primary scientific literature, fostering research skills in Integrative Biology.
IB 594, COMMUNITY ECOLOGY, 4 Credits
Explores conceptual issues in Community Ecology. Surveys key patterns in communities and the biological and physical processes shaping them. Analyzes community structure, species interactions, and environmental contexts through theoretical lenses, integrating empirical evidence. Emphasizes topics such as community regulation, food web structure, and spatial-temporal dynamics, with added focus on climate change. Utilizes lectures, research talks, and student-led discussions to elucidate concepts across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats.
IB 595, DISEASE ECOLOGY, 3 Credits
An introduction to disease ecology--the study of disease processes in natural populations and communities. Focuses on (I) the role parasites play in the ecology and evolution of animal populations, including humans; and (II) the relevance of ecological and evolutionary considerations in managing infectious diseases. Offered even years.
Equivalent to: BI 595
IB 597X, ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION OF LIFE HISTORIES, 0-3 Credits
Examines theory and empirical examples of how organisms allocate resources to growth, survival, and reproduction. Explores ecological and evolutionary life history concepts using data and models specific to participants’ organisms of choice. Emphasizes concepts such as bet-hedging, clutch size allocation, and evolution of senescence, as well as core methods such as life table analysis, optimization models, and structured population models.
IB 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IB 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: Z 601
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
IB 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: Z 603
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
IB 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
For graduate students working toward doctoral degree. After arrangements with individual faculty, readings and discussions on topics of mutual interest.
Equivalent to: Z 605
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
Zoology (Z)
Z 102, +*ANIMAL BIOLOGY: GENES, BEHAVIOR AND EVOLUTION OF LIFE, 4 Credits
Examines animal species, structures, and behaviors in the context of genetics and evolutionary change. Explores themes and research related to current issues in science and society. Incorporates hands-on laboratories with organisms and technologies to develop knowledge and skills for lifelong learning.
Attributes: CFSI – Core Ed - Scientific Inquiry & Analysis; CPBS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Biological Science
Equivalent to: BI 102
Available via Ecampus
Z 349, *BIODIVERSITY: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES, AND CONSERVATION, 3 Credits
The earth's biodiversity is a precious inheritance that is threatened by an unprecedented extinction crisis. This course examines the evolutionary and ecological processes that have created this unique diversity of life, the importance of biodiversity in maintaining the earth's ecosystems, and methods used to conserve biodiversity for future generations. (Bacc Core Course)
Attributes: CSGI – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Contemporary Global Issues
Equivalent to: BI 349
Available via Ecampus
Z 350, ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, 3 Credits
Concepts of behavior; sensory receptors, internal mechanisms governing responses; learning and habituation; social organization and communication.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Available via Ecampus
Z 361, INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Exploration of the diversity and evolutionary relationships among major invertebrate phyla with an emphasis on morphological features, functional aspects, and life history for each phylum.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Z 362, INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits
Morphology and anatomy of representative invertebrates introduced in Z 361; diversity within phyla. Study is by dissections and both microscopic and macroscopic examination; field trip fee. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) and Z 361 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]
Z 364, DIVERSITY OF LIFE: INVERTEBRATES, 5 Credits
Exploration of the diversity and evolutionary relationships among major invertebrate groups with an emphasis on building and interpreting phylogenetic trees as well as comparing and contrasting morphology, function, and life history within each group. Laboratory activities build scientific skills by exploring current hypotheses and tools for the study of invertebrate evolution.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Available via Ecampus
Z 365, BIOLOGY OF INSECTS, 4 Credits
Introductory study of insects, focusing on the biological attributes responsible for the success and dominance of insects and their relevance to human society. Explores insect taxonomy, morphology, behavior, ecology, conservation, and coevolutionary interrelationships.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Available via Ecampus
Z 371, VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Overview of vertebrate origins and phylogeny integrating several disciplines (anatomy, ecology, genetics, developmental biology, physiology, behavior, and evolution) to explore the structural and functional adaptations and evolutionary history of vertebrates.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Recommended: Completion or concurrent enrollment in Z 372
Z 372, VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits
Classification, identification, and natural history of vertebrates. Includes laboratory examination of specimens and frequent field trips (fee charged) emphasizing Oregon fauna. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: (( (BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and Z 371 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]
Z 374, DIVERSITY OF LIFE: VERTEBRATES, 5 Credits
Examination of vertebrate origins and phylogeny, integrating several disciplines (molecular biology, anatomy, behavioral ecology, and evolution). Emphasizes critical thinking and the scientific process to explore the structural/functional adaptations and evolutionary history of vertebrates. Laboratory activities build scientific skills by exploring current hypotheses and tools for the study of vertebrate evolution.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Available via Ecampus
Z 422, COMPARATIVE/FUNCTIONAL VERTEBRATE ANATOMY, 5 Credits
Phylogenetically-based study of the form and function of vertebrate organ systems, including integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, digestive, and sensory. Lab emphasizes comparative form through dissection, and function through non-invasive experimentation.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) and (CH 332 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or CH 335 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])
Z 423, ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY, 3 Credits
Comparative environmental physiology of animals with emphasis on adaptations to such aspects of the physical environment as temperature, water, ions, and gases. Consideration given to interactions between physiology and environment that influence the local and geographic distribution of animals.
Prerequisite: (( (BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and (CH 123 [C-] or ((CH 223Z [C-] or CH 223HZ [C-] or CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 229Z [C-] or CH 229HZ [C-] or CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-])) )
Available via Ecampus
Z 425, GENETICS AND DEVELOPMENT, 4 Credits
Explores animal development, including humans, and examines molecular, cellular, and genetic processes shaping it. Investigates embryonic development from fertilization to birth, encompassing organ formation and birth defect origins. Examines post-embryonic development, including regeneration, metamorphosis, gametogenesis, aging, cancer, and stem cells. Analyzes the relationship between environment, evolution, and development. Utilizes molecular genetic techniques and student projects to develop experimental investigations skills.
Prerequisite: (BI 311 with D- or better or BI 311H with D- or better) and (BI 314 [D-] or BI 314H [D-] or BB 314 [D-] or BB 314H [D-])
Z 431, VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY I, 4 Credits
Systems/concepts covered include motor reflexes, autonomic nervous system, digestion/metabolism, renal and osmoregulatory, endocrine and reproductive systems.
Prerequisite: (( (BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) ) and (CH 332 (may be taken concurrently) [C-] or CH 335 (may be taken concurrently) [C-])
Z 432, VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY II, 3 Credits
Systems/concepts covered include blood, immune, lymphatic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary.
Prerequisite: Z 431 with C- or better
Z 438, BEHAVIORAL NEUROBIOLOGY, 3 Credits
An introduction to the neurobiological basis of animal behavior. Examines behavior in the context of sensory physiology, motor control, neural circuity, and cellular processes.
Prerequisite: (( (BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])) and (CH 123 [C-] or (CH 223Z [C-] or CH 223HZ [C-] or CH 233 [C-] or CH 233H [C-]) and (CH 229Z [C-] or CH 229HZ [C-] or CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-]))
Z 442, VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY, 2 Credits
Experiments and exercises in vertebrate physiology covering systems studied in Z 431 and Z 432. Available to Biology majors. Lab fee.
Prerequisite: Z 431 with C- or better and Z 432 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]
Z 461, MARINE AND ESTUARINE INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY, 4 Credits
Comparative survey of eight major invertebrate phyla and many lesser-known phyla. Areas of emphasis will be 1) invertebrate identification, 2) natural history (diversity, habitat, feeding, behavior), and 3) comparative anatomy (adaptive significance of morphological structures). Laboratories and field trips will strongly supplement lecture material. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Z 473, HERPETOLOGY, 4 Credits
Exploration of global herpetofauna focusing on taxa of the Pacific Northwest of North America. Identification and natural history of amphibians and reptiles are emphasized, along with a phylogenetic framework, to explore and discuss ideas involving their behavior, evolution, ecology, and conservation. Student projects examine important topics in the field.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])
Available via Ecampus
Z 477, AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY, 4 Credits
Biology, ecology, collection, and identification of aquatic insects. Two required Saturday field trips. Not offered every year.
Prerequisite: ((BI 221Z with C- or better or BI 221HZ with C- or better) and (BI 222Z [C-] or BI 222HZ [C-]) and (BI 223Z [C-] or BI 223HZ [C-])) or ((BI 221 [C-] or BI 221H [C-]) and (BI 222 [C-] or BI 222H [C-]) and (BI 223 [C-] or BI 223H [C-])) or (BI 204 [C-] and BI 205 [C-] and BI 206 [C-])